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Victoria Falls — Zimbabwe is charting a bold course toward becoming a regional financial powerhouse through initiatives such as the Victoria Falls International Financial Services Centre, Insurance24 reports.
In this journey, Deputy Finance Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa said the insurance industry has been anchored as a cornerstone of economic progress.
Mnangagwa was speaking at the
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Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) says insurance professionals stand at the intersection of risk, resilience and opportunity hence as the industry must respond with agility, foresight and innovation.
IIZ general manager Davison Choeni in his welcome remarks at the Southern Africa Insurance Indaba 2025 in Victoria Falls said reimagining insurance extends beyond simply embracing technological
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The Southern Africa Insurance Indaba, which officially kicks off tomorrow in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is expected to unlock economic potential and build resilience in Africa.
The indaba, whose key speaker is Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion deputy minister David Mnangagwa, has brought together local and regional experts to deliberate on the continent’s insurance
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Old Mutual Zimbabwe says engagements with authorities continue on the potential lifting of the suspension from trading on the main bourse, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).
In June 2020, Old Mutual Zimbabwe, PPC, and Seed Co International were suspended by the government from Zimbabwe’s main bourse due to the fungibility of their shares.
Pension funds pour over ZWL$1.2 billion into Masvingo projects as Minister urges more investments
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Pension funds have injected more than ZWL$1.2 billion into infrastructure and social development projects across Masvingo Province over the past three years, in a wave of investments that has boosted housing delivery, healthcare, and education.
The figures were revealed by the Minister of
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ZIMBABWE Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF) Chairperson Phoebe Zvisinei Chawasarira has urged fund managers to strengthen governance, transparency, and value creation to restore and sustain public trust in the pensions industry.
Chawasarira said the lessons from past economic crises must guide the industry’s next chapter, warning against repeating the mistakes that eroded member confidence
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HARARE: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has announced the election of its Chief Executive Officer, Hopewell Zinyau, as the Vice-Chairman of the International Association of Deposit Insurers – Africa Regional Committee (IADI-ARC).
In a statement, DPC said the appointment marks a major milestone for Zimbabwe, underscoring the country’s growing role in shaping regional and
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Old Mutual Limited delivered adjusted headline earnings of R4.2 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2025, uplifting return on net asset value to 15.5% amid sales and persistency pressures.
The group’s adjusted headline earnings growth of 29% was driven by strong underwriting performance in Old Mutual Insure and strong equity market performance, particularly in South Africa and
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In a significant development for Zimbabwe, the United States Congress has introduced a Bill to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZEDERA) of 2001 which imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe.
The proposed legislation aims to guide US foreign policy towards Zimbabwe and has far-reaching implications for the country’s economic relations with the US and international financial
CABS champions ESG and environmental stewardship in 2025
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CENTRAL Africa Building Society (CABS) has taken bold steps to champion environmental sustainability, showing that financial institutions can lead the way in responsible corporate practices.
In line with its sustainability agenda and national energy objectives, CABS commissioned a solar power plant at its Northridge Park headquarters,